NWI Catholic

The Northwest Indiana Catholic is the official newspaper of the Catholic Diocese of Gary.

[NWI Catholic @NWICatholic]

St. Adalbert and St. John the Baptist parishes hosted Bishop Robert J. McClory this weekend in Whiting. He also attended Pierogi Fest, where he was an official pierogi vendor judge, sampling the Polish dumplings and greeting the faithful. (Provided photo)

[NWI Catholic @NWICatholic]

Hebron youth from grades 1-6 participated in the finale day Totus Tuus hosted at St. Helen. Children were part of inspirational exercises, games, dining and fellowship. A highlight was the making of a "human sundae," when kids poured toppings on team member Ivan Alatorre.

[NWI Catholic @NWICatholic]

More than 80 youth participants and nearly 30 staff members joined in Week Two of the annual Catholic Youth Organization Summer Camp at the diocesan Camp Lawrence grounds in Porter County on July 1. Immersed in “Spirit Week” campers participated in trivia hunts, walks and prayer.

[NWI Catholic @NWICatholic]

HELP US CELEBRATE GRANDPARENTS!

Pope Francis established July 25 as World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly. Tell us in 75 words or fewer why your grandparents are special. Include your name and parish. Students include age, grade, and school. Send email to [email protected].

[NWI Catholic @NWICatholic]

Valentina Guillen Menesello performs a Partito by Johann Sebastian Bach at St. Paul church in Valparaiso on June 18. For full coverage of the concert, see the July 4 issue of the Northwest Indiana Catholic. (Marlene A. Zloza photo)

[NWI Catholic @NWICatholic]

Look for the Summer Fun Guide section inside this weekend's Northwest Indiana Catholic for information on parish festivals and other diocesan events!

[NWI Catholic @NWICatholic]

Count your Blessings! With Thanksgiving approaching, our minds are focused on gratitude. Tell us what you are thankful for in 75 words or less and your comments may be included in the next Northwest Indiana Catholic. Send an email to [email protected].

[NWI Catholic @NWICatholic]

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) will host a virtual rosary event today on Oct. 7, the Memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary. It will premiere on the USCCB’s YouTube channel and Facebook page at 3 PM ET (12:00 PM PT). The faithful are encouraged to join.

[NWI Catholic @NWICatholic]

Bishop McClory encourages Catholics to embrace the Pope's new encyclical, Fratelli Tutti. “Our love of God, and His love for us, calls us to be intentional in loving and honoring every human life,” he said. “The pope’s message reminds us that we must care for one another.”

[NWI Catholic @NWICatholic]

Do you have a faith-filled father? Tell us about him in 75 words or less, and your comment may be included in the Northwest Indiana Catholic. Send an email to [email protected] and be sure to include your name, parish and your father's name. Students include your age and school.

[NWI Catholic @NWICatholic]

Friends, please set a reminder to join Bishop McClory via livestream at 12:30 p.m. this Sunday for Mother's Day Family Rosary: https://t.co/AJPfu2CcpA

[NWI Catholic @NWICatholic]

Bishop letter regarding the reopening of public Masses ... https://t.co/bZnNszIgSS

[NWI Catholic @NWICatholic]

Bishop Letter to the Faithful:
Current protocols for worship remain the same... https://t.co/zJpCYiPF8E

[NWI Catholic @NWICatholic]

Join Bishop McClory at 2 p.m. tomorrow (May 1) via livestream as Catholic bishops across the U.S. and Canada join to renew the consecration of the two nations to the care of our Blessed Mother. https://t.co/fJynsGx0xa

[NWI Catholic @NWICatholic]

Do you have a magnificent mother? Tell us about her, and your comment may be included in the Northwest Indiana Catholic. Send an email to [email protected] before April 22, and tell us about her in 75 words or less. Be sure to include your name, your parish and your mother's name.

[NWI Catholic @NWICatholic]

Did you follow along with Bishop McClory's messages during the Holy Week Masses? Are you looking to go back and listen to something specific he said, or maybe you're interested in watching them again in a row? Click this link to view the homilies: https://t.co/49zB90o426

[NWI Catholic @NWICatholic]

The Northwest Indiana Catholic would love to share some of our hometown heroes helping in the fight against the COVID-19 virus. Please send photo of your loved one in the healthcare field with name, job title, place of employment, hometown and parish to [email protected].

[NWI Catholic @NWICatholic]

Friends please read the latest message from Bishop McClory...
https://t.co/DavTW9qIgk

[NWI Catholic @NWICatholic]

Friends, Bishop McClory announced that he set up an email address specifically to read your prayer intentions. You can email him at [email protected] or you can fill out an online form here: https://t.co/dQxFwYQ1bb

[NWI Catholic @NWICatholic]

Bishop McClory invites us to unite in prayer at noon and 6 p.m. each day. Watch his full video message on YouTube https://t.co/qTXwhQVOFB